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DC59 HWH

2009 Fiat 500C

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,404 mi
Last recorded76,404 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 500C51,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HWH
MakeFiat
Model500C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 76,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

os daytime running light

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,030 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2024 70,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes are slightly binding

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,647 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2023 62,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside 64% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside 51% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

offside day running light inop

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,334 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 185/55/15, is 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front day running light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,321 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

offside day running

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,474 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,885 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2016 26,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,560 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,079 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,272 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500C?

Based on 219,586 MOT tests across 18,282 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
4,057
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
18,282
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,072
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DC59 HWH is a 2009 Fiat 500C in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 51,397 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC59 HWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC59 HWH is a 2009 Fiat 500C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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